In pictures: Muslims across the globe prepare for Ramazan

Ramazan Mubarak!

The Muslim world begins preparation for Ramazan - the holy month of fasting.



 

Palestinians check a shop selling Ramadan lights in the old city of Jerusalem as Muslims around the world prepare for the announcement of the fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

3. A man shops at the Carrefour supermarket in Abidjan on May 4, 2019 on the eve of the start of the Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. PHOTO: AFP

Traditional Ramadan lanterns called "fanous" are displayed for sale at a stall, ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt. PHOTO: REUTERS

Omanis buy fresh food products at the Mawaleh market in the capital Muscat ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

A Palestinian man decorates with lights near the entrance of the al-Aqsa mosque compound, in the old city of Jerusalem as Muslims around the world prepare for the announcement of the fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

Men look at clothes at the Carrefour supermarket in Abidjan on the eve of the start of the Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

Thai Muslim girls carry bags of rice and food donated by the local government during a ceremony ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in the southern Thai province of Narathiwat. PHOTO: AFP

Saudi women shop for dried dates in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah ahead of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan. PHOTO: AFP

Traditional "breakfast cannon" decorations made of thick fabric called "al khayma" are displayed for sale at a stall ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Cairo, Egypt. PHOTO: REUTERS